How far is Santa Maria, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Maria and Sacramento is 347.71 miles (559.59 km).
Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to Sacramento, CA is 347.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Santa Maria to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to Sacramento, California is: 386.15 miles (621.45 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Maria to Sacramento will take approximately 06 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Santa Maria
The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in central California. Santa Maria is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Maria Museum of Art and the Guadalupe River Park.
| Population | 105851 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°7'53"N 118°34'28"W |
| Latitude | 34.1314000 |
| Longitude | -118.5745300 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Maria and Sacramento
The distance between Santa Maria and Sacramento is 621 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Santa Maria and Sacramento. The current time is 00:54:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.58 liters (13.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to Sacramento is $72.97 (diesel $84.43).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $72.97 | $76.2 | $78.25 | $84.43 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Maria and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
